1
: the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
also
: such a hunting expedition
2
: journey, expedition
an arctic safari
safari
intransitive verb
Examples of safari in a Sentence
He went on a safari in Africa last year.
a group of hunters on safari
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
The series, which will be available in Dolby Atmos, follows the Wallace family’s journey from Detroit to a luxury safari in Zimbabwe, Africa that descends into a terrifying nightmare.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 May 2025
In 2019, when WildEarth ran a sweepstakes offering a spot on its first safari to Djuma, Ms. Borden entered and won, sending her to Africa for the first time.
—Michael Harmon, New York Times, 12 May 2025
An African safari is a bucket-list experience that will create lasting memories for a lifetime.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for safari
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
sə-ˈfär-ē 
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
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